pro·ces·sion
prə-ˈse-shən 
1
a
: a group of individuals moving along in an orderly often ceremonial way
b
2
a
: continuous forward movement : progression
b
: emanation
the Holy Spirit's procession from the Father
processioned; processioning; processions
Examples of procession in a Sentence
Noun
There was a procession of children carrying candles.
The cars moved in procession to the cemetery.
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Charlie Hunt, The Conversation, 4 Apr. 2025
Leading the procession are celebrants donning capgrossos (giant headpieces) in the shape of both calçots and the ingredients to the sauce that accompanies the calçots (garlic, olive oil, vinegar, etc.).
—Naomi Tomky, AFAR Media, 3 Apr. 2025
Following the ceremony, a procession will escort Rodarte to his resting place and a private family-only burial, the Marysville Police Department said.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 2 Apr. 2025
Historian Heather Cox Richardson, in her regular post for March 30, notes a similar procession of this complaint.
—Peter Greene, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Booker and the procession of Senate colleagues who asked him questions referenced this and other appointments in their remarks.
—Charlie Hunt, The Conversation, 4 Apr. 2025
Leading the procession are celebrants donning capgrossos (giant headpieces) in the shape of both calçots and the ingredients to the sauce that accompanies the calçots (garlic, olive oil, vinegar, etc.).
—Naomi Tomky, AFAR Media, 3 Apr. 2025
Following the ceremony, a procession will escort Rodarte to his resting place and a private family-only burial, the Marysville Police Department said.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 2 Apr. 2025
Historian Heather Cox Richardson, in her regular post for March 30, notes a similar procession of this complaint.
—Peter Greene, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for procession
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“Procession.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/procession. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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